MBP/ACD Question!

Right now, I am thinking of getting a MBP 2.16 GHz with an ACD in the near future.

1) My question is should i get a maxed out MBP 2.16, 100 GB 7200 RPM Drive, Upgrade RAM from crucial, 20" ACD

or

2) 2.16 GHz MBP, all stock, 23" ACD

I don't really need the extra RPM, and 1 GB RAM is probably fine for me, I will probably upgrade option 2 with leopard, but I don't know if I need the 23 inch display. I will be doing word, web browsing, research, gaming in OS X/XP, and other stuff. I will not be using HD Video that much, and some video/photo editing.

I suffer from must-get-highest-end syndrome, btw.

I am leaning towards option 2, because I am also getting an external hdd, and 7200 probably won't make a huge difference to me.

Thanks!

-yankeefan

NOTE: I will settle for nothing less than the 2.16 GHz. I know, i probably only need the 1.83, but i hate slowness. part of my NY instincts.

All help/advice is appreciated. Advice from owners is also appreciated.

Do option 2 but atlease do the hard drive to 7200rpm. Also if money is tight, try getting a *cough* dell monitor. I won't do such thing but if I didn't say anything about the dell monitor, someone else will.

Do option 2 but atlease do the hard drive to 7200rpm. Also if money is tight, try getting a *cough* dell monitor. I won't do such thing but if I didn't say anything about the dell monitor, someone else will.

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i was considering that, but i think aesthetics is worth the money (i know, don't comment). Also, with the edu discount, the price difference is only $100. Apple design is worth it, IMO.

I am not sure if I need the 23" screen is the real dilemma. I won't do anything more than games, web, ichat, and word documents.

What would the performance be while playing games with 1GB RAM vs. 2 GB? Is it worth it?

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